Value Collection 06060669 Key Stock Tool Steel Mill Finish

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 06060669 is a rectangular key stock bar used to transmit torque between a shaft and a mating hub or gear. Machined from W-1 Water Hardening tool steel and supplied with a mill finish, this key stock measures 0.25 inches high, 0.75 inches wide, and 36 inches long. W-1 tool steel offers good hardness after water quenching and is well suited for keyway applications that require moderate wear resistance. Machinists and maintenance technicians cut this bar stock to the required length on a lathe or mill as part of drive assembly work.

This key stock is used in industrial and commercial drive train applications where a positive mechanical connection between rotating components is required. Typical installations include motor shafts, gearboxes, pulleys, and sprocket assemblies. The 36-inch bar length provides material for multiple cuts, making it a practical bench stock item for machine shops, millwright crews, and facilities maintenance teams. Mill finish is standard for unmachined bar stock intended to be cut and fitted to specific tolerances on-site.

Key Features

• W-1 Water Hardening tool steel construction for good surface hardness after heat treatment
• Mill finish surface suitable for in-shop machining and fitting
• 0.25 inches high by 0.75 inches wide cross section for rectangular keyway applications
• 36-inch bar length yields multiple finished keys per bar
• Ready to cut, file, and fit to shaft and hub keyway dimensions

Compatibility

Designed as a standard rectangular key stock bar for use in shaft-to-hub drive assemblies requiring a 0.25-inch by 0.75-inch keyway profile.

Installation Notes

Key stock installation is typically performed by machinists or millwrights using a lathe, milling machine, or hand files to achieve the required fit. De-energize and lock out all drive equipment before removing or installing any shaft keys. Verify keyway dimensions on both the shaft and hub before cutting stock to length. A proper slip or press fit reduces stress concentration and prevents premature key failure.